Anthony directed his statement at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) during an appreciation dinner on Saturday, 19 May.

"I will be tackling this problem," he was quoted as saying by China Press, after stressing that he has already received multiple complaints and demands regarding the department even before being sworn in. Bribery for driver's licenses is one of them.

For members of the public who have failed the driving test, Anthony said they will be required to retake the test

Oriental Daily reported the Transport Minister as saying that people can no longer bribe their way through the test.

He also acknowledged that this practice has been in place since the time he obtained his driver's license, and pledged to spend time studying the problem.